CHAPTER FIFTY-ONEOut Of The ForestAlisha's gaze remained fixed on Blair's palm, studying it intently for several minutes. Her eyes held a mixture of astonishment and concern as she tried to discern the truth hidden within the lines etched on Blair's hand. Finally, she looked up at Blair, her expression filled with a mix of shock and disbelief.Gasping softly, Alisha hesitated for a moment before she spoke, her voice carrying a weight of revelation. "Blair... you are the Alpha King's mate. It's... it's unheard of, a taboo. You're human, and in our world, such a union is deemed impossible, unacceptable. You won't be accepted as Ashier's mate, not by me, not by anyone in the kingdom." Alisha shook her head, still unable to believe that a weak human like her was the mate of a very powerful alpha king.Blair's heart sank, her mind swirling with a mix of emotions. She had always felt like an outsider in this mysterious world, struggling to understand its customs and intricacies. Now, face

CHAPTER FIFTY-THREEThe Alliance 2Nora and Gamma Fred, their hands bound and their fate sealed, were forcibly taken by the guards. The grip on their arms was tight, leaving no room for resistance as they were dragged away from the safety of the room. Nora's pleas and cries for mercy fell on deaf ears as she tried desperately to convince the guards of her innocence."Please, I don't know anything about how the prince was hurt! We should be let go!" Nora's voice trembled with a mix of fear and desperation as she continued to plead her case. But her words seemed to only further incite the guards, who remained resolute in their duty.The guards, unmoved by Nora's protests, continued their relentless march, their shouts drowning out her pleas. Their expressions were hardened, their resolve unyielding as they followed orders without question. Nora's words seemed to have little effect on their course of action.As they were pulled away, Nora couldn't shake the realization that she was now f

CHAPTER FIFTY-FIVEThe Failed PlanBlair stood rooted to the spot where Alisha had left her, her mind swirling with a whirlwind of emotions and thoughts. The weight of Alisha's words pressed heavily upon her, reminding her that she was to keep her status as Ashier's mate a secret. She felt trapped, torn between the desire to be with the one who had risked everything for her and the reality of the forbidden nature of their connection.As she pondered the implications of being a hidden mate, Blair's thoughts raced in every direction. She thought about the depth of the bond she shared with Ashier, how he had selflessly protected her, and how she had grown attached to him. But now, faced with the decree of secrecy and the impossibility of a future together, she felt lost and uncertain.Being a mate was supposed to be a special connection, a bond that transcended all obstacles. Yet, Blair found herself confronted with the harsh reality that she couldn't openly embrace her fated partner. Co

CHAPTER FIFTY-SEVENMy MateTears streamed down Blair's face as she was forcefully escorted by the guards, her voice choked with sobs and desperation. She pleaded with them, her voice cracking as she tried to explain her innocence."I didn't do anything! It was Nora's plan! She tried to kill the king, not me!" Blair cried out, her words filled with anguish and despair. But her pleas fell on deaf ears, as the guards remained unmoved and resolute.“Take her away and give her the punishment she deserves!” Alisha barked orders at the guards.Blair’s voice grew louder, her cries echoing through the palace halls, desperately hoping someone would hear her and come to her rescue. "Please, listen to me! I am not the one! Nora framed me!" she shouted, her voice filled with desperation.But the guards remained relentless, dragging her through the corridors with no regard for her protests. The palace walls seemed to close in on her, and the lack of support from anyone only heightened her feelings

CHAPTER FIFTY-NINEKill The KingBlair stood in the cell, her body frozen in place as the thorns surrounded her from every direction. Every turn she made only revealed more thorns, leaving her trapped and unable to find a way out. Panic threatened to consume her, but she fought to remain composed, desperately clinging to the hope that help would arrive.Prayers escaped her lips in hushed whispers, as she sought solace in the belief that someone, somewhere, would hear her plea. She prayed for Ashier's safety, hoping with all her might that he would be shielded from harm and that Nora's malicious intentions would be thwarted.In the midst of her own turmoil, Blair couldn't help but replay the events that led her to this moment. Regret crept into her thoughts, wondering if she should have let Nora go unpunished, if she should have kept her knowledge hidden. Perhaps then she wouldn't find herself trapped in this unforgiving cell.Head hung low, her spirit weighed heavy with the realizatio